The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 20, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 June 1978 — Page 10

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., June 7,1978

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SUMMER

Haab garden 38-year landmark

Oliver Haab, 315 North Henry, Milford, has been gardening for over 38 years. “We’ve always had gardens even when I was at home as a kid,” Haab explained. This summer, as each of the 3£ previous summers, Haab has planted his vegetable garden behind his house. He said he couldn’t plant the 60 square foot plat early this spring because of the wet spring But for the late start, the garden isn’t doing too badly. Haab said his son, Alvin, roto-tilled the soil for him this spring. Once the plants are in the soil, Haab works in some organic fertilizer or barnyard manure, depending upon the availability of each. To give his vegetable plants an early start, Haab plants seeds in a cold frame next to the house. Cabbage, kohlrabi and tomato plants are begun in the fratne, a greenhouse-like box, for transplant later in the garden. Peas, spinach, lettuce, radishes, green beans, onions, carrots, beets, asparagus and rhubarb are planted in the garden. The Haabs have been using the rhubarb and asparagus this season. “The missus thinks it’s getting pretty near too late to use that,” Haab commented. Besides the usual vegetables in the

A 'peach' of a fruit

For some fruit connoisseurs, one of the best things about summer is the availability of fresh peaches. The height of the season comes from June to September and this luscious little fruit already has begun to trickle into local supermarkets. A fresh peach is appropriate any time —for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacktime. The freestone peach is the type you are most likely to find on the fresh market When ripe, the flesh of the freestone separates readily from the pit. This makes it convenient to eat out-of-hand or to prepare for fruit dishes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that good quality peaches should be bright and fresh with a yellow or creamy background color. Part of the surface blush varies according to variety and preharvest weather. Blush alone is not an indication of quality. When buying peaches, the homemaker should look for peaches that are firm but not hard. Peaches that are hard, with a green ground color, may not ripen. Unless they are for immediate use, avoid soft peaches.

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garden, Haab has planted strawberries, raspberries, and two types of grapevines-red and Concord. Around the perimeter of the garden, Haab has planted flowers, zinnias and marigolds, “For show, because I always liked flowers,” he said. When his pea and spinach crop dwindles, out they come. And in place of those plants, Haab plants potted melon plants he has been growing and sweet potatoes. The cantaloupe crop was a good one last year. “We sure did last year,” Haab added. “We had a lot of them.” He offered a tip on the raising of sweet potatoes, “If you don’t let them go to seed you don’t have as many.” “It does help,” Haab said of his gardening lessening his food bills. 1116 only vegetable the Haabs buy in the winter is lettuce. Tomatoes, beans and homemade sauerkraut are canned by Mrs. Haab. Peas from the garden are frozen. “And we eat,” Haab added. Haab said he learned gardening as a child at home. Later, he worked at Beer’s Greenhouse in Milford, for 30 years. He said he has no secrets, just lots of years of experience gardening. “It’s kind of a hobby, too, I guess,” Haab said.

Also avoid fruit with bruised or discolored flesh. At room temperature, decay will develop rapidly and may spread to other peaches. Peaches are extremely perishable. So handle the produce with care lest you bruise fruit that others want to buy. Don’t buy more than you can use or store without waste. To ripen peaches, keep at room temperature. If you want to slow the ripening process, put them in the refrigerator, but don’t keep them there too long — they will begin to shrivel after a week in the "cool”. Webster Lake association to meet Saturday A general meeting of the Webster Lake Conservation Association will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, in the Lions building on the fair grounds at North Webster. An election of officers will be held.

Polish society congratulated INDIANAPOLIS - “The Polish Cultural Society of Indiana is to be congratulated for outstanding historical and cultural collection it has put together,” Lieutenant Governor Robert D. Orr said last Saturday at the opening of “The Polish Perspective” exhibit at the Indiana State Museum. “This is one of the most ambitious endeavors of its type ever undertaken by an ethnic group in Indiana,” Orr said of the collection of rare books and the photographic essay representing 1,000 years of Polish history and culture. “The Polish influence in Indiana is very evident — especially in the northern part of the state,” said Orr, who cut the ribbon opening the exhibit. “Many important and influential persons of Polish descent .have made, and continue to make, significant contributions in all areas of Hoosier Life.” “It is important for each person to take pride in his or her

* " Mb ’l® 1 " ? BBHn I ■ M %' SHOWTIME HITS — Lee Anne Stewart’s dance revue, “Showtime Hits,** will be presented at the Wawasee High School Auditorium on Friday, June 9, at 8 p.m. Students from Warsaw, Syracuse and North Webster will be participating in this review. Shown are Drew and Darrin Skinner, r 6 Warsaw, ready for their “Hey, Look Me Over*’ number in the review. The public is invited to attend. Proceeds go to the Wawasee High School Drama Club.

w— !w I , — \ 11 11 II I IT ■ 1 Li ■g 1 ?vflfe xIMB fw GIVES PLANTS EARLY START — Oliver Haab. 315 North Henry Street. Milford, gives his plants an early start by starting them in a cold frame, above, which works like a small greenhouse. Haab’s vegetable garden has been a landmark in Milford for the past 38 years.

cultural heritage, for it is the mixture of backgrounds that gives our cosmopolitan state its strength and vitality,” Orr said. “This fine display representing Polish heritage is something to be admired by all Hoosiers, regardless of their family origins.” “The Polish Perspective” exhibit will be on display at the State Museum throughout June. In addition, lectures, films and concerts promoting appreciation for Polish history and culture will be sponsored by the Polish Cultural Society throughout Indianapolis.

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Andrew Green receives degree Andrew C. Green, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Green of Warsaw, received a B.S. degree in accounting from Indiana University at Fort Wayne in graduation ceremonies held in the Memorial Coliseum May 15. A 1970 graduate of Warsaw High School, he spent two years in the U.S. Army as a legal clerk, earning the Army Commendation Medal. He and his wife, Barbara, and sons, Derik, seven, and Korey, three months, reside at r 2 North Webster. I Attending the ceremonies were | his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Green . and Julia, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller and Linda Bensing and Brian. A total of 59 guests were received at an open house in honor of the graduate Sunday, May 14, in his parents home.

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International palace announces officers

New officers and directors have been elected at the annual meeting of the International Palace of Sports Youth Foundation. Officers elected to serve in 1978 are Chris Schenkel, King; Hilliard Gates, Prince of Hearldry; Bud Wilkinson, Prince of Palace; Hoagy Carmichael, Prince of Revelry; Keith Horn. Prince of Camelot; Byron Nelson, Prince- of Pagentry; Cavett Robert, Prince of Loyalty; Jeanne Thomas, Lady of the Scroll; Tai Smith, Knight of the Exchequer; and Tim Moser, Royal Knight. Selected at large directors are Chris Schenkel, J Homer Shoop, Thurman Rinker, Keith Horn. John F. Augsburger. Larry Read. Homer Graber, Edward Likens. Maurice Howe, DeWitt Mullett. Appointed additional directors, as per the by-laws are William Mollenhour, news media; Phil Rinker, Lions Club; Alice Rinker, Lady Lions Club; Lorin Badskey. Kiwanis ; International; Howard of North Webster; Tai Smith, Heart of Lakes

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Business Association; Gary Eastlund, general chairman Mermaid Festival; Richard Long, Lakeland School Corporation; Robert Orr or representative, the state of Indiana ; Earl Roberts, chairman of festival parade; Phil Metcalf, chairman of talent contest; Tim Moser, chairman ,of sports events; Alice Rinker, chairman of Cutie Contest; Arden Walgamuth, chairman of Queen’s Contest. The membership voted to award two scholarships of SSOO each to Warsaw Community High School and Wawasee High School. Currently, over $30,000 is in the scholarship trust funds.

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